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This is an annual poll conducted by Travel + Leisure magazine to provide ideal recommendations for tours. The ranking order is based on the votes and reviews of readers who are tourists and travel experts around the world. Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam) has received enthusiastic votes from readers of this magazine. The plus points that help Phu Quoc hold the 14th position in this ranking are white sand beaches and delicious food. In addition, Phu Quoc is also famous for fish sauce, pepper, beautiful coral reefs and tropical forests. Readers rate the islands according to the following criteria: activities and attractions, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness and overall value. With a score of 94.61/100, Ischia (Italy) has become the new champion in this year’s ranking. The island attracts visitors for its picturesque villages, hot springs, and pristine beaches. The people here are also praised by visitors for their kindness and enthusiasm. List of 25 best islands in the ...

On August 7, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) was rough, but dozens of trains and ferries were still packed full of passengers to bring people inland to the tourist pearl island. The tourist spots in Ganh Dau, Ham Ninh, Duong To, Cua Duong communes… are very crowded even though summer is coming to an end. Big hotel has no room As noted by the reporter, visitors to attractions in pearl island were as large as when the Covid-19 epidemic was controlled and the tourism industry reopened. In it, many people go out at night. Many children are taken by their parents to travel to Phu Quoc before the first day of school. Photo: Viet Tuong. In Duong Dong ward, from the beginning of summer, there are local traffic jams every day on some main roads because cars from the mainland carrying tourists to Phu Quoc pearl island are very crowded. Travel businesses said the number of domestic tourists increased by about 30% compared to the summer when there was no Covid-19 epidemic. Mr. Pham Van Sy, owner of ...

A contest seeking new and unique ideas to create creative spaces, designs and products for Hanoi kicked off on August 22 in Hanoi, by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports in collaboration with the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts.  Representatives from the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts and the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports sign a cooperation program. Photo: sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn The contest aims to materialize the commitments made by the Hanoi People’s Committee with UNESCO on implementing activities to build Hanoi into a creative city. As it seeks new and unique ideas, creative designs and products based on state-of-the-art technology, human resources as well as historical and cultural values of Hanoi, the submissions must be unique in designs with the potential of making breakthroughs in urban space development. The total prize money would be up to VND200 million (US$8,700). High-quality work will be exhibited and innovative ...

According to Reuters, devastating heat waves covered parts of Europe and the US last month. According to the Dutch government, drought could quickly become an urgent problem in the country, leading to river flooding and impeding navigation. In addition, the irrigation dyke systems used to regulate the water flow for agriculture, irrigation and domestic use may cease to function due to the absence of water. Photo: Reuters “Water shortage is having a negative impact on shipping and agricultural production in the Netherlands. We call our homeland the land of water, but here water is also very precious to us.” Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Irrigation Management Mark Harbers said. Mr. Mark Harbers urged people: “Think twice before washing your car or changing the water in your swimming pool.” Photo: Reuters Currently, barges on the lower Rhine, a key route for transporting coal from Rotterdam to German power and steel producers, are operating at less than half capa...

Pencak silat is a full-body fighting form featuring strikes, grappling, and throwing, alongside weaponry. Hoang Mai Anh was the first one to bring home a gold medal for the national team at this year’s tournament, defeating Indonesian opponent Fransiska Dewi in the final of the women’s 85-kilogram category. Nguyen Duy Tuyen retained his world title after overwhelming Thai boxer Pimpirat Tonkhieo in the final of men’s 85-kilogram. At the world championship in 2018 in Singapore, Tuyen became the champion of this weight class. Following Tuyen, An Thi Hoa also competed in the final and defeated Indonesian athlete Nia Larasati in the women’s 80-kilogram division. Pham Tuan Anh (R) poses for a photo with coach Nguyen Van Hung after winning a gold medal in the men’s 70-kilogram category at the 2022 World Pencak Silat Championship in Malaysia. Photo: Van Hung / Tuoi Tre In the other finals, Le Van Toan took gold in the men’s open event after beating Bakhasyyev of Kazakhstan 2...